Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance with Day 1 options

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a night shift travel contract in Des Moines, IA. Requires 24 months Med/Surg experience, IA or compact license, and EPIC EMR proficiency.

Role includes 4x12 hour nights, 1:4–5 ratios, and potential cross-campus assignments; housing allowances and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• IA state RN license or compact license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 24 months Med/Surg experience in hospital/medical center.
• PCA and Heparin drip experience required.
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• Post-op surgical experience and specific surgery types preferred.
• Driver's license required for consideration.
• Recent supervisory or reference within 24 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Med/Surg care on a 2N unit for a 30-bed facility.
• Care for hip/knee, mastectomy, abdominal surgery patients.
• Maintain 1:4–5 staff-patient ratio; use PCA and Heparin drips.
• Document in EPIC EMR; float across campuses as needed.
• Night shift; 4x12 hour shifts with 36 or 48 hour weekly options.
• Occasional weekend work and limited holidays may be required.
• First-time travelers considered; local candidates outside 50 miles excluded.

Skills

RN license (IA/compact)

BLS certification

Med/Surg experience

PCA experience

Heparin drip experience

Night shift experience

Professional references

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift travel contract requiring 24 months of Med/Surg experience and an active IA or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active IA state RN license or compact/multistate license required
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Minimum 24 months of Med/Surg experience in a hospital or medical center setting required
• PCA and Heparin drip experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Post-op surgical experience highly preferred
• Experience with hip/knee, mastectomy, or abdominal surgery patients highly preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Supervisory performance evaluation or professional reference from within the last 24 months preferred

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit (2N) at a hospital with 30 beds
• Patient population includes hip/knee, mastectomy, and abdominal surgery cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Utilizes PCA and Heparin drips
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts, with a 36 or 48 hr/week option
• Every 3rd weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float across multiple campuses to like units
• Unit has an emotional support canine on-site
• Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg unit including monitoring surgical and post‑op patients
• Required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
• First‑time travelers will be considered for this role
• Local candidates are not accepted within 50 miles of the facility
• Past UPH FTE or PRN float pool employees are not eligible to work as travelers in another market

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
  

  Job ID: P-756627

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